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by DaveM
Wed Oct 28, 2015 12:55 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Bushbaby Explorer 167
Replies: 54
Views: 21932

Re: Bushbaby Explorer 167

Still busy covering.
Rudder, Elevator ,Horizontal stabiliser and trim tab stitched and 1st coat nitrate done.
Busy with Fuse, bottom covered now busy with the right side.
by DaveM
Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:51 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Bushbaby Explorer 167
Replies: 54
Views: 21932

Re: Bushbaby Explorer 167

Hi Jean
This covering is taking longer than expected, very easy, just very time consuming, will post pics tomorrow,
Well done on the new cubby fuselage.
by DaveM
Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:43 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Safari Adventure in Bellville - SN 22-09-14 SAF
Replies: 22
Views: 15443

Re: Safari Adventure in Bellville - SN 22-09-14 SAF

Well Done, Looks Great
by DaveM
Thu Oct 08, 2015 11:03 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Bushbaby Explorer 167
Replies: 54
Views: 21932

Re: Bushbaby Explorer 167

While I have been covering also had my Panel Laser cut. The cut out on the right is the same size as an MGL explorer so I can add one at a later stage if desired. In the mean time it will be a cubby hole with the cover interchangeable with an IPAD mount. (still need to figure that all out) The lower...
by DaveM
Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:23 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Bushbaby Explorer 167
Replies: 54
Views: 21932

Re: Bushbaby Explorer 167

Learned to cover today - Thanks Mike.
Began with the trim Tab it took 6 hours to complete - at this rate I should finish the covering in 6 years.
by DaveM
Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:44 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Bushbaby Explorer 167
Replies: 54
Views: 21932

Re: Bushbaby Explorer 167

Can't build all the time, took my one son for his first flight with dad. - My first non Pilot passenger.
by DaveM
Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:34 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Bushbaby Explorer 167
Replies: 54
Views: 21932

Re: Bushbaby Explorer 167

Finally a Roof, struggled lots with this.
by DaveM
Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:06 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Bushbaby Explorer 167
Replies: 54
Views: 21932

Re: Bushbaby Explorer 167

It should look something like this in the end
by DaveM
Thu Aug 06, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Bushbaby Explorer 167
Replies: 54
Views: 21932

Re: Bushbaby Explorer 167

Now to get working on the Panel - Been spending too much time playing with MGL Explorer Lite and not building.
by DaveM
Tue Jul 14, 2015 12:09 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Bushbaby Explorer 167
Replies: 54
Views: 21932

Re: Bushbaby Explorer 167

Thanks for all the (^^) (^^) (^^)
by DaveM
Mon Jul 13, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Bushbaby Explorer 167
Replies: 54
Views: 21932

Re: Bushbaby Explorer 167

Thanks, Nico

now just waiting for paperwork, then I can go flying - - oh yea need to finish building first.
by DaveM
Mon Jul 13, 2015 4:05 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Bushbaby Explorer 167
Replies: 54
Views: 21932

Re: Bushbaby Explorer 167

Had a great visit to the Factory on Tuesday, nothing like good Factory support and getting those little tips from the masters. Also got to try my hand at landing a tail wheel, with lots of help from the right had seat. This is going to be a whole new experience. Thanks Stefan. Got my PPL on Friday a...
by DaveM
Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:18 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Bushbaby Explorer 167
Replies: 54
Views: 21932

Re: Bushbaby Explorer 167

A few more things completed, Need to pick up the pace.
by DaveM
Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:08 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Bushbaby Explorer 167
Replies: 54
Views: 21932

Re: Bushbaby Explorer 167

Jean, sorry I missed you the other day. Been busy finishing my PPL, so taking the work a bit slow. I need to get the wings on, to install the butt ribs, but the weather and time available are not working in sync at the moment. Hopefully will get it done this weekend.
by DaveM
Thu Jun 04, 2015 12:55 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Bushbaby Explorer 167
Replies: 54
Views: 21932

Re: Bushbaby Explorer 167

The finish is looking a long way off.